AI & ML
Musk businesses SpaceX and xAI to merge and form ‘innovation engine’
Two of Elon Musk's key businesses, SpaceX and xAI, are to merge as the tech mogul consolidates his business interests. Experts suggest the merger will create the world's most valuable private company. Operating across space and satellites, SpaceX has become one of the...
GE Aerospace to support Shield AI’s autonomous jet, X-BAT
GE Aerospace will support propulsion and testing for Shield AI's X-BAT. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), GE Aerospace will supply their 110-GE-129 engine to power Shield's AI-piloted eVTOL fighter jet. Launched last month in Washington DC, the X-BAT...
AI analytics help Emirates avoid unexpected turbulence
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has reported a measurable decrease in unexpected turbulence incidents over the past year thanks to onboard data and analytics. Changing atmospheric conditions due to climate change are making inflight turbulence more regular and more...
How AIXI have advanced AI to upgrade MRO data and analytics
Back in April, our Aerospace Tech Review Awards 2025 honoured a range of cutting-edge startups, speakers, and collaborations across the aerospace industry. Most Disruptive Startup went to AIXI, an innovative data and analytics company that is giving aviation MRO data...
Korean Air and Boeing partner on predictive fleet maintenance
Korean Air and Boeing will partner on predictive analytics for proactive fleet maintenance, they announced at the MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 conference in Singapore. The South Korean national carrier has established an early lead in predictive maintenance, setting up a...
ATW Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven operations, autonomous aviation, and cybersecurity
Aerospace Tech Week (ATW) Europe, the premier event dedicated to aerospace technology, is set to return on 2-3 April 2025 at the MOC Event Center Messe München The highly anticipated event will bring together 2,000 attendees from across Avionics, Connectivity, MRO IT,...
Honeywell and NPX: “Creating autonomous avionics that can sense, think and act.”
Honeywell and NXP® Semiconductors N.V. are expanding their partnership to develop AI-driven aerospace technology and build solid foundations for autonomous flight. NXP's domain-based architecture, with high-compute capabilities and enhanced cybersecurity, will be...
Aerospace Tech Review Awards: VOTING NOW CLOSED
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry. These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to...
Measuring and optimizing AI investments in the enterprise
Yurts summary: As the aerospace industry continues to evolve, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) has become a crucial step for enterprises aiming to stay competitive. However, the key to a successful AI strategy lies in effectively measuring and optimizing the...
Your top five reads this year
As 2024 draws to a close, we are reflecting on the news and topics that grabbed your attention this year. Here are the top five most read articles of 2024. 1. What EWIS is and why it matters for wiring aircraft If you play any part in the wiring of aircraft —...
Summary: The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s new AI strategy
Responding to the significant opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), the UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its new AI strategy. The three part strategic response is split into: The CAA's Response to Emerging AI-Enabled Automation...
The talent gap: easyJet pushes for more young women to become engineers
The aerospace industry is facing a widening talent gap that a recent McKinsey report estimated could cost a median-sized A&D company $300–$330 million annually in lost productivity. This figure combines the skill, will, and time gap. Adding to this challenge, is...
Digital Alliance for Aviation: The significance of Liebherr joining
By 2043, Airbus estimates that predictive maintenance could save commercial aircraft operators up to $4 billion annually. Demonstrating a commitment to driving progress in this area, a first-of-its-kind Digital Alliance for Aviation was created in 2019. The founding...
AI in aviation: A companion for safer and smarter air travel
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in aircraft cockpits is becoming increasingly prominent. This technological advancement aims to enhance flight safety, accelerate efficiency, and transform the roles of...
SunExpress’ move to IOCC boosts on-time performance by 6 per cent
At Aerospace Tech Week, Oğuzhan Doğan Albayrak, Performance Analysis and Reporting Senior Specialist, SunExpress discussed how the airline is using smart solutions to support its growth. Albayrak discussed SunExpress' plans to expand from 65 to 166 aircraft over the...
4D trajectories and next-gen satellites: Talking hyperconnected airspace with Airbus
At Aerospace Tech Week, Antonio Castillo, Technology Development Manager at Airbus Defence and Space joined to share his insights on hyperconnected airspace. During the five minute conversation, Castillo mapped out Airbus's current connectivity focus and its...
Asteris Apostolidis, KLM: Revolutionising aerospace with “trustworthy AI”
At Aerospace Tech Week, Asteris Apostolidis, Senior Lead, Technical Innovation & Emerging Technologies at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines joined for a conversation on innovation, data, and impactful technologies. During the five-minute discussion, Apostolidis shared his...
Leveraging AI to optimise flight paths
Last year, Alaska Airlines saved 1.2 million gallons of fuel (11,958 metric tons of CO2 emissions) by leveraging AI to optimise its flight paths. After renewing their partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), the airline has offered some insight into how it is...
Transitioning away from “an analogue airspace in a digital age”: The UK CAA’s airspace modernisation plan
"We have an analogue airspace in a digital age designed nearer a time Yuri Gagarin reached for the stars. The moment for change is now." The UK airspace infrastructure, originally developed in the 1950s, has become outdated as the industry's challenges, technological...
The next big aerospace innovations with the MD of JetBlue Ventures
At Aerospace Tech Week Europe, Stephen Snyder, Managing Director, JetBlue Ventures joined for a five-minute discussion into the current innovation landscape. Snyder described the space as dynamic, with capital readily available and continued excitement around...